As Malaysia enters the critical November 2025 to April 2026 monsoon window, travellers and tourism stakeholders will be navigating a dynamic climate environment driven by a weak but persistent La Niña pattern.
Key Highlights
La Niña continues into early 2026 , reinforcing rainfall intensity across key regions.State-level rainfall patterns vary significantly , with the East Coast registering the highest monsoon exposure.Urban corridors remain operationally stable , with intermittent thunderstorms but minimal long-term disruption.Coastal and highland districts carry elevated risk , particularly in December–January.East Malaysia shows diverse rainfall behaviour , with certain pockets maintaining strong travel viability.This dataset enables precise trip mapping , empowering travellers to anticipate weather windows and adjust plans accordingly.
Perlis Month Rainfall (mm) Classification November 160–240 Average December 80–130 Average January 40–50 Slightly Above Average February 60–70 Slightly Above Average March 100–150 Average April 140–200 Average
Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena , Padang Terap, Pendang , Yan , Sik )
Month Rainfall (mm) Classification November 180–260 Average December 80–110 Average January 50–60 Slightly Above Average February 70–80 Slightly Above Average March 100–150 Average April 160–240 Average
(Kuala Muda, Baling , Kulim , Bandar Baru)
Month Rainfall (mm) Classification November 260–390 Average December 150–230 Average January 90–130 Average February 160–190 Slightly Above Average March 170–250 Average April 230–350 Average
Pulau Langkawi Month Rainfall (mm) Classification November 170–260 Average December 60–90 Average January 30–40 Slightly Above Average February 40–50 Slightly Above Average March 80–120 Average April 150–230 Average
Pulau Pinang Month Rainfall (mm) Classification Nov 190–280 Average Dec 90–130 Average Jan 60–90 Average Feb 110–120 Slightly Above Average Mar 110–170 Average Apr 160–240 Average
Month Rainfall (mm) Classification Nov 200–310 Average Dec 80–130 Average Jan 60–100 Average Feb 100–110 Slightly Above Average Mar 100–150 Average Apr 160–230 Average
Month Rainfall (mm) Classification Nov 200–300 Average Dec 100–150 Average Jan 80–120 Average Feb 100–120 Slightly Above Average Mar 110–170 Average Apr 180–260 Average
Perak Month Rainfall Classification Nov 190–280 Average Dec 130–190 Average Jan 100–150 Average Feb 90–130 Average Mar 120–170 Average Apr 150–230 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 190–280 Average Dec 110–170 Average Jan 60–90 Average Feb 110–130 Slightly Above Average Mar 120–170 Average Apr 160–230 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 190–280 Average Dec 160–240 Average Jan 120–180 Average Feb 100–140 Average Mar 110–160 Average Apr 120–180 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 240–370 Average Dec 200–290 Average Jan 140–220 Average Feb 130–190 Average Mar 160–240 Average Apr 220–330 Average
Selangor Month Rainfall Classification Nov 250–380 Average Dec 210–310 Average Jan 150–230 Average Feb 140–210 Average Mar 200–310 Average Apr 230–350 Average
Kuala Lumpur Month Rainfall Classification Nov 290–440 Average Dec 240–360 Average Jan 180–280 Average Feb 170–260 Average Mar 240–360 Average Apr 280–410 Average
Putrajaya Month Rainfall Classification Nov 220–330 Average Dec 170–260 Average Jan 130–190 Average Feb 100–150 Average Mar 120–180 Average Apr 150–220 Average
Negeri Sembilan Month Rainfall Classification Nov 230–340 Average Dec 160–240 Average Jan 100–150 Average Feb 90–130 Average Mar 110–160 Average Apr 160–240 Average
Melaka Month Rainfall Classification Nov 190–290 Average Dec 120–190 Average Jan 80–110 Average Feb 70–110 Average Mar 110–170 Average Apr 150–220 Average
Kelantan Month Rainfall Classification Nov 210–320 Average Dec 190–290 Average Jan 100–150 Average Feb 60–100 Average Mar 90–140 Average Apr 120–180 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 340–510 Average Dec 670–790 Slightly Above Average Jan 160–240 Average Feb 90–140 Average Mar 80–130 Average Apr 80–120 Average
(Tumpat , Kota Bharu , Bachok , Pasir Mas , Pasir Puteh , Tanah Merah , Machang )
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 540–810 Average Dec 690–800 Slightly Above Average Jan 120–180 Average Feb 50–80 Average Mar 90–130 Average Apr 70–110 Average
Terengganu Month Rainfall Classification Nov 630–940 Average Dec 910–1060 Slightly Above Average Jan 290–440 Average Feb 110–160 Average Mar 110–160 Average Apr 80–120 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 590–880 Average Dec 460–690 Average Jan 130–190 Average Feb 60–100 Average Mar 130–200 Average Apr 80–130 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 560–840 Average Dec 620–930 Average Jan 230–340 Average Feb 120–190 Average Mar 140–210 Average Apr 120–180 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 470–710 Average Dec 600–900 Average Jan 230–350 Average Feb 130–190 Average Mar 90–130 Average Apr 80–110 Average
Pahang Month Rainfall Classification Nov 280–430 Average Dec 520–770 Average Jan 260–390 Average Feb 130–190 Average Mar 140–210 Average Apr 120–190 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 310–460 Average Dec 440–660 Average Jan 300–460 Average Feb 170–250 Average Mar 170–250 Average Apr 110–160 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 190–290 Average Dec 170–250 Average Jan 110–160 Average Feb 80–120 Average Mar 110–170 Average Apr 140–210 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 270–410 Average Dec 180–260 Average Jan 110–160 Average Feb 100–150 Average Mar 170–260 Average Apr 220–330 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 210–310 Average Dec 210–320 Average Jan 130–190 Average Feb 90–130 Average Mar 130–190 Average Apr 130–200 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 160–240 Average Dec 140–210 Average Jan 80–130 Average Feb 70–100 Average Mar 90–130 Average Apr 120–180 Average
Johor Month Rainfall Classification Nov 270–410 Average Dec 470–710 Average Jan 280–420 Average Feb 120–170 Average Mar 110–170 Average Apr 90–140 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 200–300 Average Dec 180–270 Average Jan 140–210 Average Feb 100–140 Average Mar 150–230 Average Apr 170–250 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 190–280 Average Dec 200–310 Average Jan 150–220 Average Feb 80–120 Average Mar 160–240 Average Apr 190–280 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 210–320 Average Dec 210–310 Average Jan 170–250 Average Feb 100–150 Average Mar 160–240 Average Apr 190–290 Average
Sarawak Month Rainfall Classification Nov 280–420 Average Dec 380–570 Average Jan 540–810 Average Feb 410–610 Average Mar 210–280 Slightly Below Average Apr 170–230 Slightly Below Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 290–440 Average Dec 310–470 Average Jan 290–430 Average Feb 190–290 Average Mar 230–350 Average Apr 210–320 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 270–400 Average Dec 320–470 Average Jan 330–500 Average Feb 240–360 Average Mar 250–380 Average Apr 230–340 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 330–500 Average Dec 360–540 Average Jan 350–530 Average Feb 220–330 Average Mar 210–320 Average Apr 200–310 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 350–520 Average Dec 320–480 Average Jan 340–510 Average Feb 280–420 Average Mar 310–470 Average Apr 240–370 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 250–380 Average Dec 280–410 Average Jan 240–360 Average Feb 130–190 Average Mar 120–180 Average Apr 140–210 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 300–440 Average Dec 300–460 Average Jan 360–540 Average Feb 230–340 Average Mar 190–290 Average Apr 200–300 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 390–580 Average Dec 410–610 Average Jan 350–530 Average Feb 290–440 Average Mar 350–520 Average Apr 310–460 Average
Sabah Month Rainfall Classification Nov 300–450 Average Dec 380–440 Slightly Above Average Jan 280–320 Slightly Above Average Feb 90–130 Average Mar 100–150 Average Apr 170–250 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 240–360 Average Dec 290–340 Slightly Above Average Jan 170–190 Slightly Above Average Feb 90–100 Slightly Above Average Mar 60–100 Average Apr 100–150 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 350–400 Slightly Above Average Dec 530–620 Slightly Above Average Jan 490–570 Slightly Above Average Feb 210–250 Slightly Above Average Mar 100–150 Average Apr 60–90 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 400–470 Slightly Above Average Dec 550–640 Slightly Above Average Jan 530–620 Slightly Above Average Feb 340–390 Slightly Above Average Mar 150–230 Average Apr 100–150 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 170–250 Average Dec 310–360 Slightly Above Average Jan 350–410 Slightly Above Average Feb 180–210 Slightly Above Average Mar 100–150 Average Apr 140–220 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 200–230 Slightly Above Average Dec 140–210 Average Jan 120–170 Average Feb 80–120 Average Mar 90–140 Average Apr 90–140 Average
Month Rainfall Classification Nov 100–150 Average Dec 180–210 Slightly Above Average Jan 170–190 Slightly Above Average Feb 80–120 Average Mar 100–150 Average Apr 150–230 Average
Malaysia’s monsoon cycle is shaped by large-scale climate drivers including the Northeast Monsoon, ocean temperature anomalies, and atmospheric circulation patterns. From November 2025 forward, rainfall distribution intensifies across the nation, with clear hotspots emerging in Kelantan , Terengganu, Pahang , and selected regions of Sabah and Sarawak . Conversely, western states such as Penang , Selangor , Kuala Lumpur , and Melaka show more moderate rainfall and lower operational risk.
The 2025–2026 monsoon season reinforces the need for strategic travel readiness, particularly for visitors engaging with Malaysia’s coastal, highland, and nature-based destinations .
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